groupbhp

Hi tourers,
Just noticed that no Leh topic is running for this year.
The roads are all set to open. Rohtang will be opened in around 10 days, while the whole Manali to Leh section will be thrown open to traffic by 1st or 2nd week of May.

I am sure some of you might be planning out your ride. Discuss the same here. I am looking at 2nd or 3rd week of June. I will be starting off from Pune or Mumbai. I wont be including Spiti but will for sure include Pangong Tso and Nubra Valley. Bike : Most probably my RTR

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Aryan

Topic Approved.

Please use this thread for discussions/ queries pertaining to Leh/ Ladakh ride, for the year 2009.

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groupbhp

Thanks Aryan da.
Hope to ride up with some buddies

Tentative dates : 3rd week of June
From : Mumbai or Pune
Route (from Delhi) : Delhi - Manali - Leh - K Top - Nubra - Leh - Pangong Tso - Manali - Delhi

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dcs

well, I
intend to do Leh again this time, but as of now.....no fixed date...hopefully in a week's time I may have some info..... ARYAN, B2L, Prakahar...are you ears?

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Aryan

@DCS: Put up the dates as soon as you possibly can, so that newbies (to Leh) like me can chuck up a solid plan to do Leh this year.

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Shivanshu

Hey mods, seniors all i want to know what would be the basic preparations needed for Leh ride... By saying preparations I mean -

1. bike preparations.
2. personal preparations.
3. financial preparations.

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rachitkohli

hi, even am planning for a trip in june.. still its tentative.. by some surfing on net, have managed to collect some info on things to carry.. this are from some sites which I dont remember now.. Certainly will be very helpful to take a note of..

Hi,
Got it from somewhere online about the list of things to be carried. Various lists i have put up here. Keep checking below also.

List 1:
Suggested Things to Carry on a Tour

BIKE CHECKLIST

Extra Tool Kit
Bungee Cords 3 (To Tie Luggage to the Bike)
Fuel Can 1
Cello / Electrician Tape
Spare Oil for Bike
IFTEX for fuel (Available at BP Petrol Pumps. Add to fuel 2ml per liter-Good Pickup & Mileage)
Tank Bag
Cable Lock for Luggage + Wheel
Helmet
Duplicate Bike Keys (Keep Separately)
Bike Papers (Registration, PUC & Insurance) [Xerox + Original - Keep Separately]
Valid Driving Licence
Spares (Condensor Point, Spark Plug, Clutch/Accelarator Cable, Headlight Bulbs etc)



PERSONAL CHECKLIST


Flashlight
Waist Pouch (Handy for change, small and misc items)
Camera + Rolls
Swiss Knife
Books to Read
Gloves / Monkey Cap
Credit Cards
Rechargeable Batteries & Charger
WalkMan / Cassettes
Shaving Kit
Towel, Napkin
Slippers, Sandals
Calculator
Pen, Notepad
Sweaters / Jackets
Tshirts
Swimming Trunks
Casual Shirts
Jeans
Trousers
Socks
Toothpaste, Toothbrush
Hair Brush
Medicines / Face Wash
Shampoo
First Aid Kit
Soaps
Soap Strips (keep in wallet)
Deodrants
Cigarettes + Lighter
Cap
Sunglasses + Night Riding Glasses (White/Plain)
Hotel Numbers
Maps + Lonely Planet
Water Bottles (Keep Close not in Luggage)+ Snacks
Track Pants
Travel Journal + Pens
Toilet Paper Roll
Paper Napkins
Plastic Bags (Believe me, you'll need them)
Binoculars
Thermo Long Johns
Sleeping Bag
Tent & Camping Gear
Your Visiting Cards


FIRST AID LIST

Antiseptic Cream - Neosporin/Soframycin
Gauze - Sterile Pads
Dettol
Band Aids
Cotton Wool
Crocin (Fever, colds etc)
Brufen (Anti Inflammatory)
Moov (Sprains etc)
Biquinol (Upset Stomach)
Perinorm (Anti Vommiting)
Autan or Odomos (Mosquito Repellent)
Eno (Acidity)
Small Scissors
Safety Pins
Tweezers
Avomine (Travel Sickness)
Caladryl (Mosquito bites or Skin Rashes)
Thermometer
Benadryl (Cough Syrup)
Purofil Drops (Water Purification-Available at any Chemist- Rs.20/-)

Any other personal medication you take


List 2:

For riding : -

1. Riding pant/jeans/cargo pant. (anyone of these)
2. Riding Jacket / Wind cheater/ Waterproof jacket.
3. Good riding shoes. (Ones with ankle support would be most comfortable)
4. Tree pairs of Woolen and three pairs of cotton socks. (Minimum 3 pairs)
5. Riding gloves/ Leather gloves for riding.
6. Good helmet and Balaclava. (Full face helmet recommended)
7. Good sun glasses. (With UV protection and covering eyes completely)
8. Two-piece rain coat. (Needed in the plains - between Chandigarh and Manali)
9. Lumbar support belt.
10. All Bike Documents.

For City Use : -

2. Pant / jeans. (one sufficient and preferably dark colored)
3. Sweatshirts. (2 at most)
4. Night suit. (1 only)
5. Inner wear. (3-5 pairs)
6. Wollen cap.
7. Muffler/ scarf.
8. Woolen gloves.
9. Thermals.
10. Floaters or Sandals.
    

Other things: -

2. Sleeping bag/ blanket. (Optional)
3. Torch.
4. Water bottle. (Very important for high altitude sickness)
5. First aid kit/ Medical kit + any specific medicines that you may need.
6. Sun screen lotion ( SPF 30+) .
7. Body lotion + Lip guard/ chapstick.
8. Paper soap.
9. Toilet kit . (Tooth paste, Tooth brush, Shaving cream/ foam, Razor, Shaving brush, Comb, Hair Oil/ Gel)
10. Camera and charger and memory media. (Might be a good idea to carry extra batteries/ memory cards for camera)
11. Phone and charger.
12. Lighter/ Matchbox.
13. Knife.
14. High-energy snack bars/ Chocolates.
15. MP3 Player/ Walkman/ CD Man with charger/ batteries.
16. Polythene covers.
    

Note: Between Manali and Leh, you would not have to chance take bath because Temperature between 10 to 25 *C & and you would be staying in tents / guesthouses.
For your bike :-

2. Luggage carrier/ Saddle bag.
3. All important tools for your bike.
4. Tyre tubes. (2 in number)
5. Spark plug. (1 in number)
6. Clutch cable. (2 in number)
7. Front brake cable. (For bikes with drum brake only – 1 in number)
8. Accelerator cable. (1 in number)
9. Head light bulb. (1 in number)
10. Tail light bulb. (1 in number)
11. Electric fuse. (1 in number)
12. Chain link lock. (1 in number)
13. Brake lever, clutch lever, Yoke.
14. Point, Point condenser and Charging rectifier. (Only if your bike is with point)
15. Any 2T oil or engine oil for top up in your bike.
16. Funnel.
17. Spare bike key. (Preferably leave it with us or a friend.)
18. Polythene for bags covering luggage/ bike in rain and dust..
19. Jerry can 3 to 5lts for petrol for your bikes.
20. Bungee cords for your luggage. (At least 5 bungee cords)
21. Net bungees for your luggage. (2-3 net bungees)
22. Rope/ Twine.
23. Insulation tape.
24. Puncture kit/ + tire levers + valve pin.
25. Brake shoes.
26. Good rear view mirrors
    

Note: Before the trip, get a complete service done (Change - Oil and all cables, Check and replace if necessary - Brake shoes, chain- sprockets set , Sparkplugs, Air filter etc.)
Things to avoid on the bike

2. Extra lights. (May drain battery)
3. Extra heavy horns. (May drain battery)
4. Non standard high rise handlebars. (May hinder maneuvering on hilly terrain)
5. Number plates fitted on the front mudguard. (Are likely to break)
6. Extended front forks. (May hinder maneuvering on hilly terrain)
7. Modified swing arms. (May hinder maneuvering on hilly terrain)
8. Any other non necessary add ons.
   

Note : The things you might need on a trip like this is unlimited. However, the things you will end up using is limited. While packing for the trip, use the weight Vs utility ratio to decide whether or not to carry a certain item. Bottom line is "ALWAYS ride light".

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Shivanshu

Rachit thanx for the list, but damn man it looks too big to be carried on bike lol and what would we do with a swimming trunk in Leh..... I dont wanna freeze my *&^^%

well jokes apart, I know many people who have done this trip before, so u know with their experience I wanted to know what all shall be prepared.. so it would be great if they can shed some light on this

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rachitkohli

yeah i knw its a too long list.. but i felt it very helpful for the reason it covered every & any minute things to take care of.. atleast i wont forget any tiny thing.!! even though its 75% helpful, its worth..!! my dates & confirm ride is not fixed yet.. but plan is in process

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hitanshu

Rachit, I think you misspelt Leh "ride" as honeymoon

Chill man, its just a trip. Pack enough chaddis, tees, some clutch plates, cables, engine oil, spare tubes and you're off!!

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